Kidney Cancer in family, anyone else?

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Registered: 04-20-2004
Kidney Cancer in family, anyone else?
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Sun, 04-13-2008 - 12:18am

My father has a 1.9 cm tumor (cyst, a different thing?) on his L kidney. And he is having surgery next week to remove this.

Anyone else gone through this? I am worried and afraid that it is in fact cancer. They aren't sure yet. He is opting for the scope/robotic procedure vs. traditional surgery. Anyone have someone they know who also opted for the robotic removal vs. traditional surgery?

Any input on this would be greatly appreciated. I hope I posted to the right board.

Thank you. Hugs for everyone.

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Registered: 09-06-2007
Sun, 04-13-2008 - 2:54pm

Welcome to the board.

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